in the first half of the 18th century, greater Poland remained an important center for dissident communities in the First Polish republic (the Polish-lithuanian Commonwealth), despite the advancing Counter-reformation and the tightening of laws regarding religious issues. nobles and burghers of various Protestant confessions were involved in this effort. Both groups shared a common interest in preserving liberum exercitum, understood as freedom of religion and worship. in practice, this meant investing in the maintenance and protection of churches. ownership of churches was crucial for the development of local communities. After all, the ability for individuals to fulfill their spiritual needs through participation in services, along with the capacity to live according to the principles of their faith, were essential elements of both individual and social well-being in multi-confessional cities. the preservation of religious freedoms contributed to the economic development of urban centers, where non-Catholic migrants were more likely to settle.the purpose of this article is to discuss investment in Protestant churches as a crucial element of residents’ well-being. this topic will be illustrated through two selected events from the history of the evangelical- reformed Church in skoki that took place in the first half of the 18th century, while also considering the theme of the evangelical-Augsburg temple there. the first event was the trial before the bishop’s court in 1720, aimed at preserving the activities of the Calvinist and lutheran churches. the second event involved the renovation of the reformed parish’s place of worship and the reconstruction of the city after the 1740 fire. By analyzing the expenditures and methods of raising funds for the maintenance of these places of worship, i aim to highlight the significance of financial investments for the spiritual development of the residents and the social order of the town.